ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Afghanistan’s 2010 Parliamentary Elections – Where Are We Now? , UN Dispatch News (2010)

Afghanistan was supposed to hold its next parliamentary elections this May, but those were postponed until the fall for security, logistical and financial reasons.

Yemenis to participate in SMS Election monitoring, Yemen Times (2012)

For the first time, ordinary Yemenis will be able to monitor the country’s elections as they go to the polls on February 21. The project, called “Ersod” in Arabic or “Watch” in English, allows people to monitor the elections, reporting any violations or suspicious activities by sending an SMS message to 3377. Resonate! hopes the project will instill more confidence in Yemenis about the election process.

Egypt local council elections to be held after presidential race, Bikyamasr (2012)

In this news article; Egypt’s Local Council elections will be held during July or August, after the end of the presidential elections scheduled for June, Local Development Minister Mohammed Ahmed Attia was quoted as saying by the state-run MENA news agency on Wednesday 15 Feb.

Botswana: Khama condemns BDP regional committee, Mmegi (2012)

It is reported that President Ian Khama lashed out at the Francistown regional chairman, Botho Ntirang and his committee for ill-discipline.

Malaysia: No Musical Instruments On Nomination Day – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses rules and regulations for party supporters for nomination for Kerdau and Merlimau by-election.

Philippines: Poll body resumes voters’ registration in April, Manila Standard (2011).

This article discusses nationwide registration of new voters on April 1 by the Commission on Elections.

Singapore: GE: Counting down to the General Election, Channel News asia (2011).

This article discusses the release of the Boundaries report by the Electoral Boundaries Review Committee.

Singapore: Electoral boundaries drawn for next General Election, The Straits Times (2011).

This article discusses the changes of boundaries of electoral constituencies for the Singapore General Elections.

Dominican Republic: Paramilitary groups sought to destabilize elections, top official says, Dominican Today (2012)

Central Electoral Board (JCE) president Roberto Rosario yesterday revealed the presence of paramilitary groups in nearly all polling places on election day May 20, to usurp the legal authority and influence Dominican Republic’s election results.

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Haiti: BCEN to conduct audit of election tabulations

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has announced the establishment of a National Electoral Complaints and Challenges Bureau (BCEN) to conduct an audit of the Vote Tabulation Center (CTV) and the results of the 19 contested cases.

Haiti debates dual citizenship change, Miami Herald, (2011)

Members of Haiti’s parliament on Saturday began debate on several changes to the country’s 1987 constitution, including one that would do away with a law banning dual nationality. Currently Haitians who have accepted citizenship from other countries are denied the right to vote in their native country.

Botswana: Cabinet reshuffle looms, Mmegi (2012)

This article reports on the possible cabinet reshuffle in Botswana. This comes after vice president announced that he will he stepping down at the end of this month.

Guyana awaits election result amid signs of tight race, BBC (2011)

Guyana is still awaiting the final results of Monday's poll. Prelimary results indicate a close race between the main political parties.

Guyana election results delayed, Trinidad Express (2012)

GECOM chairman Dr Steve Surujbally urges Guyanese to be patient with the delay of the announcement of preliminary results from Monday's General and Regional Elections stating that they must verify the numbers with the hard copies of the Statements of Polls (SOP) from around the country.

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St Lucia Labour Party regains power, Trinidad Express (2011)

After 5 years as opposition, the St. Lucia Labour Party claimed vistory at Monday's polls. Preliminary results show that the SLP secured a majority of the 17 seats, and could be victorious in as many as 11 constituencies given that some of the results are being contested by both parties.

Jamaica: New candidates welcome $7m hike in campaign spending cap, Jamaica Observer (2011)

New candidates contesting the next general elections say they are in full support of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica's (ECJ's) campaign finance reform recommendation which requires them to spend no more than J$10 million to fund campaigning in their constituencies.

Election observers give thumbs-up to Libyan vote, Reuters (2012)

This news article says International observers declared Libya's landmark national assembly election a success on Monday, concluding that violent incidents and anti-vote protests in the restive east failed to stop Libyans from turning out in large numbers. Nearly 1.8 million of 2.8 million registered voters cast their ballots, a turnout of around 65 percent, authorities said. Official results were to be published district by district later on Monday. parties have only been allotted 80 out of 200 seats in an assembly whose task is to name a prime minister and cabinet before readying parliamentary elections in 2013 on the basis of a yet-to-be-drafted constitution. The remaining 120 seats will go to independent candidates.